| Getting a new Shih Tzu puppy can be a very exciting | | | | Additionally, this can help with creating a consistent plan |
| time, but it can also be a time where you can feel a | | | | for potty training your Shih Tzu puppy. Create a |
| sense of being overwhelmed with the task of training | | | | specific time in the day to put food and water down. |
| the new pup. One of these perceivably "dreadful" | | | | Leave the food down for no more 30 minutes. |
| tasks is potty training. However, potty training doesn't | | | | Immediately afterwards, take your puppy out and |
| have to be a difficult process. In fact, it's easier than | | | | instruct them to "go potty." |
| you think! Here are some important things to keep in | | | | Watch your attitude |
| mind: | | | | Shih Tzu puppies best respond to positive and |
| Create a plan and stick to it | | | | non-violent reinforcement. There will be times when |
| When potty training your Shih Tzu puppy it is important | | | | your puppy has an accident in your house. Expect this |
| you are consistent in some sort of training plan or | | | | and don't be surprised when it happens! Don't use this |
| schedule. Create regular times during the day to allow | | | | as a time to severely punish them, but lovingly correct |
| your puppy to potty. This might be once every hour or | | | | them. When your puppy does get it right, praise and |
| two. Remember that a puppy's bladder is very weak, | | | | reward them like crazy! This will motivate them to do it |
| so you will have to frequently allow your dog moments | | | | right next time. |
| to relieve itself. Yes, this means you will have to get up | | | | Potty training a Shih Tzu puppy can feel like quite the |
| in the middle of the night! | | | | task, but it is a rewarding task. With your patience and |
| Feed and water your dog at strict times | | | | devotion, they will be potty trained in no time! |